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When President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving celebrations official in the US he directed the country to “gratefully acknowledge” God and offer “a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father.” Most of the US continues to direct their thankfulness toward God (around 63% according a LifeWay survey), and a favorite hymn and Bible verse have become part of the tradition.
1 Thessalonians 5:18—“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”—is the mo
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The dust has settled, but the bird remains—its half-eaten carcass taking up valuable space in the fridge. Despite your best efforts, there are plenty of leftovers: Uneaten mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce sit alongside the bird in cellophane-covered dishes or Tupperware containers.
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President Barack Obama celebrated a quiet Thanksgiving at the White House Thursday and called several members of the armed forces to thank them for their service to the country.
Many presidents have preferred to spend the holiday at Camp David, the secluded Maryland mountaintop retreat, but the Obamas have more often chosen to have dinner at the Executive Mansion.
Hewing to past practice during his administration, Obama placed calls to several uniformed personnel. The White House said he talke
